"Round-winders" do take a bit more energy and seamanship than the normal downwinder. Still, it can be a bit of a challenge and a pretty good workout too. You may need a bit longer board with a good edge to help with riding closer to the wind. You run at least 100 yards off of guarded beaches to avoid causing problems for access. Avoiding extended breaks can also add to the challenge. It is good to use fairly new stuff free of wear. I was looking at my chicken loop line after the run when I was doing some pretty powered up stuff. It broke shortly afterward, fortunately at the end of the run! I had used that bar less than 20 times, oh well.
What other sort of "round-winder" experiences have folks had out there?
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